synonyms identity & independence

sensitive

emotional

thoughtful

empathetic

(dis) honest

(in) sincere

(un) reliable

(un) trustworthy

mean

rude

tight-fisted

greedy

broad-minded

open-minded

tolerant

accepting

thoughtless

inconsiderate

self-centered

egotistical, selfish

lively

joyful, out-going

inquisitive

nosy

shy

timid

insecure

unsure

ambitious

motivated

single-minded

stubborn

free-spirited

carefree, independent

confident

secure

dependable

trustworthy

narrow-minded

small-minded

generous

giving

fussy

particular

cheeky

funny

witty

smart

nosy

curious

moody

annoyed

to live on

survives

warlike

aggressive

vernacular

local language

to be at disposal

available for them to use

nuances

subtle variations

a hybrid

of mixed origins

seaboard

coast

rough and ready

hard-living, uncivilised

convicts

prisoners

indigenous

local, native

settlement

foundation

new order

revised social structure